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Class 8 Rational Numbers Worksheet

This document is a Mathematics worksheet for Class VIII focusing on Rational Numbers, containing multiple choice questions, case study questions, and problem-solving exercises. It covers concepts such as additive and multiplicative inverses, reciprocals, and properties of rational numbers. The worksheet aims to assess students' understanding of rational numbers through various types of questions.

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Class 8 Rational Numbers Worksheet

This document is a Mathematics worksheet for Class VIII focusing on Rational Numbers, containing multiple choice questions, case study questions, and problem-solving exercises. It covers concepts such as additive and multiplicative inverses, reciprocals, and properties of rational numbers. The worksheet aims to assess students' understanding of rational numbers through various types of questions.

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ASIAN INTERNATIONAL PVT.

SCHOOL

PO BOX 12000, AL DHANNAH, ABU DHABI


(2025-2026) Mathematics Worksheet
Chapter – 1, Rational Numbers

Class VIII Worksheet number


Name : Div :

Q.1 Multiple Choice Questions.

1) The additive inverse of 7/5 is


(a)-1 (b) 1 (c) 0 (d) The number itself

2) The numbers and are their own


reciprocals. (a)-1,1 (b) 1,0 (c) both a and b
(d) The number itself

3) -2/3 is the reciprocal of 3/2. Reason: –2/3 x


3/2 = -1. Which the followings is true for the
given information?
(a) Statement is true and reason is false.
(b)Statement is false but reason is true.
(c) both are false.
(d)both are true.

4) The reciprocal of a positive rational number is .


(a) negative (b) positive (c) zero (d) none of these

5) The additive inverse of -4½


(a)-7/2 (b) 9/2 (c) 0 (d) The number itself

6) Which of the following is the reciprocal of the reciprocal of a rational


number?
(a) -1 (b) 1 (c) 0 (d) The number itself

7)
8) The negative of -2 is
(a) -2 (b) 2 (c) –1/2 (d) ½

9) Which of the following statements is false ?


(a) Natural numbers are closed under addition
(b)Whole numbers are closed under addition
(c) Integers are closed under addition
(d)Rational numbers are not closed under addition.

10) Which of the following is the Multiplicative identity for rational numbers?
a) 0 b) -1 c) 1 d) None of these

11) Which of the following is the product of 7/8 and -4/21?


a) -1/6 b) 1/12 c) -16/63 d) -147/16

12) Which of the following lies between 0 and -1?


a) 0 b) -3 c) -2/3 d) 4/3

13)Rational number equivalent to 18/29 having 87 as denominator =


a) 18/87 b) 87/87 c) 54 d) 1/87

14) Descending order of 2/3, -4/9, -8/11 is


a) -8/11, -4/9, 2/3 b) 2/3, -4/9, -8/11 c) 2/3, -8/11, -4/9d) -4/9, -8/11, 2/3

15)Which of the following statements is true ?


(a) Natural numbers are closed under multiplication
(b)Whole numbers are not closed under multiplication
(c) Integers are not closed under multiplication
(d)Rational numbers are not closed under multiplication.

16) 0 is not
(a)a natural number
(b)a whole number
(c) an integer
(d)a rational number.

17)a(b + c) = ab + ac is called
(a) commutative law
(b)associative law
(c) distributive law
(d)none of these.

18)By what number should we multiply -8/13, so that the product is 64?
a) -100 b) -104 c) 104 d) 100
19)

a) 84/21 b) 2/7 c) 4/7 d) None of these

20) Which of the following numbers lies between ¾ and 7/4?


a) 5.0 b) 3.0 c) 2.5 d) 1.25

21)The numerical expression (3/8) + (-5/7) = (-19/56) shows that


(a) rational numbers are closed under addition.
(b)rational numbers are not closed under addition.
(c) rational numbers are closed under multiplication.
(d)addition of rational numbers is not commutative.

22)If x + 0 = 0 + x = x, which is rational number, then 0 is called


(a) identity of rational numbers.
(b)additive inverse of x.
(c) multiplicative inverse of x
(d)none of these

23)The two rational numbers lying between –2 and –5 with denominator as 1


are
and .

a) 0,1 b) -1, 0 c) -3,-2 d) -4, -3

Q 2. Case Study Questions


i) Besides the seasonal variations, the climate of Himachal Pradesh
varies at different altitudes. The highest rainfall occurs in Kangra
district followed by Shimla district. Here is a table which gives the
information about the total rainfall for four months compared to the
average monthly rains of Shimla.

Month Above/Below
average rainfall (in
cm)
May 2.3
June 0.6
July –6.9
August –8.6
−23 b) −69 c) −69 d) −6
Question.1) Write -6.9 in the form of rational number p/q
100 10 9
100
a)

Question.2) Which month Shimla 3


cm
5
received rainfall above average?

a) May b) June c) July d) August

−86 b) −86 c) −43 d) −43


Question.3) Write -8.6 as a rational number in the standard form p/q
10 10 100
100
a)

Question.4) If the average rain fall is 50 cm, express the rain fall received in

−523 b) −7 c) 52 d) 73
the month of May in the form of rational number p/q.
3 3 10
100 10 10
a)

Question.5) Shimla received more rainfall in the month of


a) May b) June c) July d) August

ii) Rational numbers can be easily represented on number line. Positive


rational numbers are always represented on the right side of the zero on the
number line. While negative rational numbers are always represented on the
left side of zero on the number line.

−6 4
c) −4 d) −7
Question.1) Rational number represented by “C” is
7 7
6 7
a) b)

Question.2) Rational number 1 is represented by


a) D b) A c) E d) F
−6
−1
7 7 =−
Question.3) +
−6
c 5
7
a) b) 1 d) -
) 7 1
−1
7
Question.4) which of the following rational numbers lie between 0 ?
and
−7 −5
7 7
a) b) 1 c d) -
) 1
−
Question.5) 2 x5
7
=

−5
−10 10 −7
7 7
7
a) c) d)

7
b)

Q.3 Solve the following


−7
−9
1. Find the sum of additive and multiplicative inverse of

2. Represent the following rational numbers on a same number line.


-1, -3/4, ½

3. Multiply the negative of 2/3 by the multiplicative inverse of 9/7.

4. Verify that:

(i) and are equal.

(ii)

5. The product of two rational numbers is If one of them is then find


the other:

6. Identify the rational number that does not belong with the other three.
Explain your reasoning.
7. Using distributive property find,

−9 −6
i) 5 −2 1 2 1
6 9 x 5 x

−
4 8

−
5 8 1
+
ii) x
x
5 3 2 3 2

8. Find three rational number between and

9. Let a, b, c be the three rational numbers where

Verify: (i) a + (b + c) = (a + b) +c (Associative property of


addition)
(ii) a × (b × c) = (a × b) × c (Associative property of multiplication)

10.

Common questions

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Zero is not considered a natural number because natural numbers traditionally start from 1 and are used for counting. This distinction affects operations like division, as division by zero is undefined. In arithmetic operations among number classes, understanding the role of zero helps in accurately defining properties like closure under addition or multiplication .

Additive inverses allow rational numbers to achieve a neutral sum of zero. Two numbers are additive inverses if their addition results in zero, for instance, 7/5 and -7/5. This property is useful in simplifying expressions or solving equations, reflecting the balanced nature of rational operations .

Rational numbers are closed under subtraction, as the difference of two rational numbers is another rational number. Similarly, they are closed under multiplication, as the product of two rational numbers also results in a rational number. For example, subtracting 2/3 from 1/6, or multiplying 3/5 by 5/6 will each yield rational results, confirming closure .

The properties of reciprocals are crucial in solving rational number equations as they allow the inverse operation needed to isolate variables. A reciprocal of a rational number, when multiplied by the number itself, yields one, which is used to simplify equations. For example, multiplying a number by its reciprocal, -2/3 and 3/2, provides the multiplicative identity, 1, facilitating solving and simplifying equations .

The associative property for addition and multiplication allows the grouping of numbers in different configurations without affecting the final result. This property is particularly significant for simplifying complex operations involving multiple rational numbers by allowing computations to be structured in the most computationally efficient manner .

Natural numbers are closed under addition as adding any two natural numbers results in another natural number. Whole numbers are similarly closed under addition. Integers are closed under addition because adding any two integers results in another integer. However, rational numbers are not closed under addition as adding two rational numbers can sometimes yield results not conventionally part of the traditional set, despite being rational .

The distributive property of rational numbers is applied by multiplying each term inside a parenthesis by a factor outside it. For example, to evaluate the expression 5 x (−2) − 1 − 2 x (1/6) 9 (5/9), the expression would be simplified by first applying the distributive property to distribute the multiplication over subtraction, ensuring each term inside the brackets is appropriately handled .

Negative rational numbers are represented to the left of zero on the number line, contrasting positive rational numbers which are to the right. This conceptual division underscores their differing magnitude and direction compared to positive counterparts, crucial for visualizing operations like addition or subtraction of values .

Rational numbers are closed under addition because any two rational numbers, when added, result in another rational number conforming to the form p/q. However, arguments may suggest symbolic misrepresentation might occur, leading some to interpret operations unaffected by closure implications. However, mathematically, closure under addition is maintained .

The multiplicative identity for rational numbers is 1, as any rational number multiplied by 1 remains unchanged. This property aids in preserving the value of rational quantities during transformations or equation simplifications, allowing accurate manipulation without altering fundamental numerical value .

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